Configure Network Settings

The Configure Network task enables you to configure network settings for the server. To
ensure that the server has the most up-to-date tools and drivers, configure network
settings during initial server installation and setup.

Note - You must configure the network settings before you can use the Get Updates
task in Oracle System Assistant.

To configure the network settings using Oracle System Assistant:

Before You Begin

Obtain your system's network information, such as the name server for a static
IP, as required.

Click the Configure Network task button.

The Configure Network screen is displayed.

Select the network device to configure.

The drop-down list identifies the devices that are visible to the server.

Configure the network address settings.

Select one of the following methods to determine the IP address of the
server:

Disabled: Do not allow network access for this device.

DHCP: Automatically assign an IP address to the server using Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP). When this option is selected, you can select the Auto DNS via DHCP option to automatically assign the name server IP address and search domain. If you do not select the Auto DNS via DHCP option, you must also provide the following information:

Name server IP address

(Optional) Search domain

Static: Assign a fixed IP address to the server. You must provide the following information:

Server IP address

Netmask

Gateway

HTTP Proxy Configuration: Select this option if you want to use a proxy server. You must provide the following information:

Proxy host

Proxy port

Click the Apply Network Settings button.

The system prompts for confirmation to apply the network settings and to disable
all other interfaces.